Episode 2

Pitch Day

What do you say when you’ve got just 30 seconds to get someone’s attention?
How do you take a complicated business idea and translate it into a concise and compelling pitch?
Episode 2 takes us into the room as the startup founders get ready to pitch for $100,000 and the chance to make their dreams a reality.
Nerves are building, tensions are running high, and the judges are waiting to see who will grab their attention and convince them their startup is worth investing in.
Will Emma be able to get her message across? Will Lisa overcome the nerves? Can Lauren prove she’s ready to launch a global tech company?
There’s only one way to find out.

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Episode 3: Decisions

The bootcamp is over, the pitches are complete - but who will be selected to join the SheStarts program and receive $100k in pre-seed capital to get started?
This week’s episode takes us inside the deliberation room, where the panel of expert judges are faced with the difficult decision of which startups to invest in and whose lives to change.
There is a great sense of anticipation as the founders wait to hear the final outcome at the big Showcase event.